The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The House to-day in
sisted upon its amendments to the Senate trade
dollar bill. and agreed to the conference
quested by the Senate.
Mr.. Belmont, of New York, from the commit
tee on foreign affairs, reported back the Senate
retaliation bill, with substitute therefor which
was ordered printed and recommitted. Mr.. Bel
mont gave notice that he would ask the House
to act upon the measure Wednesday next, I'M
mediately after the reading of the journal.
Mr.. Rice Of Massachusetts, gave notice that
he wo ulG file minority report
THE only change in the substitute reported
from that drawn up by the sub committee of the
committee foreign affairs, and heretofore
published, aside from the amendments to
phraseology, is the insertion, after the prohibit
ton against the entry of any locomotive, car or
other vehicle, of the words, with any goods
that NAV be contained therein" The third and
last section of the subcommittee bill, provid-
ing for the appointment of a commission to take
testimony relative to losses inflicted by Cana
dian authorities citizens of the United States,
is stricken out, for the reason that bill cover
ing the same ground has already been reported
by the committee. The report accompanying
the substitute is identical with that drawn up by
the subcom mittee.
The Speaker stated that the House conferees
on the Northern Pacific forfeiture bill mad been
reappointed, yesterday, under a misapprehen-
sion The former conferees had, as yet, made
no report to the House. aud the order of yester
| day would be rescinded
| Mr.. Rice. of Massachusetts,, from the commit
tee on foreign affairs, reported resolution call
| ing the Secretary OF State for copies of GER
| tain correspondence on file in his department on
the subject of Venezuelan claims. Adopted
| Mr. Hill. OF Ohio, from the committee on Ter
| rtories, reported bill for the organization of
the Territory of Alaska Referred to the COM
mittee of the whole
Mr.. Cobb, of Indiana, from the conference
| committee the Northern Pacific forfeiture
| bill, reported disagreement Mr.. Cobb stated
| that the Senate bill proposed the forfeiture of
g. 500 COO acres of mountainous land, west of the
Cascade mountains, while the House amend
ment worked the forfeiture of tho lands west Of
Bismarck, amounting to 36, 000, 900 acres.
Mr.. Weaver, of Iowa. inquired whether the
Senate bill did not confirm the title Of the COM
pany to 80, 5000 coo acres
Mr.. Cobb replied that, in effect it did.
The report was agreed to. The House further
| insisted upon its amendment, and Messrs. Cobb,
Van Eaton and Payson were appointed con.
| ferees.
| Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri attempted to secure
consideration of the pleuro -pneumonia bill, but
abandoned the attempt when it was evident the
point of no quorum would be raised against his
motion.
At 2 o'clock, in pursuance of previous order
public business was discontinued, and Mr..
Thomas of Illinois, called up tho Senate resoiu
lions expressive of respect 10 the memory of the
late John A. Logan Messrs. Thomas McKin
ley, Randall, Cannon, Springer, Rowel. Adams
Daniel Butterwortn. Holman, Henderson Of
Iowa. Rogers. McComas Weaver OF Nebraska
Wilson of West Virginia, Cutcheon. Rice
OHara Osborne, and Anderson of Ohio. de-
livered eulogies. and then, as further mark o.
respect TO the memory of the deceased, TIT
House adjourned.
Throughout the day Mrs Logan. accompanied
By members of her family occupied seat in tn
gallery reserved for the use of the Speaker
| family